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casco

helmet

noun KAH-skoh Less Common

Origin: From Spanish casco (skull, helmet).

Also means

bunch (of bananas)

Usage Note

Casco most commonly means a protective helmet — for motorcycles, bicycles, or construction. In everyday speech it also refers to a bunch of bananas (un casco di banane), which surprises many learners. Do not confuse with maschera (mask) or elmetto (military/construction hard hat).

Examples

"Devi indossare il casco in moto."

Natural Translation

You must wear a helmet on a motorbike.

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